University of Arizona College of Education

08/21/2026

A Tucson story with a powerful message.

Co-authored by College of Education faculty member Nolan L. Cabrera, Banned! The Fight for Mexican American Studies in the Streets and in the Courts chronicles the community’s fight to preserve Mexican American Studies in Arizona schools. The book has earned the endorsement of acclaimed actor and activist Edward James Olmos.

Learn more: https://education.arizona.edu/news/edward-james-olmos-endorses-book-chronicling-fight-mexican-american-studies-tucson

08/20/2026

Ready to take your education career global? 🌎

The International Education Studies & Practice graduate certificate prepares you to teach and lead in diverse, multicultural, and multilingual settings. This 12-unit, stackable certificate is enrolling now for Fall 2026, with in-person and hybrid courses available at the University of Arizona main campus.

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08/20/2026

Congratulations to College of Education alumna Lisa Scott, Arizona’s 2027 Teacher of the Year! 🍎

Lisa Scott teaches eighth grade science at Esmond Station K-8 School in the Vail School District, where she inspires students to think like scientists, embrace curiosity and discover their potential. With 21 years of teaching experience, she continues to make a lasting impact in the classroom and beyond. Congratulations, Lisa! 🎉

Learn more: https://azedfoundation.org/2027-teacher-of-the-year-honorees/

08/14/2026

“It makes your life matter — it’s a way to give back. It makes you feel like your life has purpose,” Dean Deil-Amen said.

More about this amazing program to boost teacher retention is in the comments section.

08/12/2026

Congratulations to Associate Dean Iliana Reyes, Ph.D., on being named Mexico Faculty Fellow within Arizona International’s Global Partnerships and Initiatives! 🌎

Drawing on two decades of binational research and partnership-building, Dr. Reyes will help expand opportunities for collaboration, academic exchange and innovation between the University of Arizona and institutions across Mexico.

Read more: https://international.arizona.edu/news/iliana-reyes-named-mexico-faculty-fellow

08/11/2026

Congratulations to Sung Eun Jung, Assistant Professor on being selected for the AY26–27 Experiential Learning Design Accelerator Faculty Fellowship!

Through the fellowship, she will redesign the community-based STEM teaching component of a science methods course in the Teaching, Learning & Sociocultural Studies Early Childhood Education program. Her work will strengthen partnerships with local community organizations and prepare future educators to create culturally responsive, student-driven STEM learning experiences that build on young children’s interests, stories, and everyday knowledge.

Learn more about the fellowship: https://career.arizona.edu/elda/

07/25/2026

🎉 Celebrating COE Leaders Making an Impact Across Arizona! 🎉

The University of Arizona College of Education is proud to celebrate three members of our community who were recently named to the Southern Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 40 Under 40 list.

From advancing university research to shaping the future of higher education and leading on the football field, these outstanding Wildcats showcase the many ways COE students and alumni are using their education, leadership skills and experiences to make a difference.

Congratulations to:
Lauren Coronado ’22 M.Ed. Educational Leadership, Program Coordinator for Research Engagement in the UA Office of Research and Partnerships

Jhonatan Henao-Munoz, Higher Education Ph.D. candidate

Noah Fifita, Sport and Recreation Leadership, M.A. student and Arizona Wildcats starting quarterback

Their accomplishments reflect the leadership, dedication and impact of the College of Education community. 👏✨

Read more about their journeys and how they are making an impact across Arizona:
https://education.arizona.edu/news/research-football-field-coe-leaders-making-impact-across-arizona

40 under 40 Honorees Article: https://www.tucsonlifestyle.com/business/southern-arizona-hispanic-chamber-announces-2026-40-under-40-honorees/article_4cce8d19-eb9d-4d13-b857-6a08ebc222a7.html

07/08/2026

The College of Education was honored to join Campus Community Connections for the unveiling of the Lorraine Lee Commemorative Mural at The Lotus Lounge.

The event celebrated Lorraine Lee's lasting legacy and recognized the importance of preserving and uplifting the stories, history, and contributions of our community. We were proud to have Dr. Kenny Importante, CCC co-chair and College of Education alumnus, Dr. Chi Nguyen, Affiliate Faculty Historian at The Lotus Lounge, and Associate Dean Iliana Reyes for Academic Affairs and Community Partnerships in attendance, representing the College of Education.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this meaningful celebration possible.